George Vlahakis-Indiana

  • A close up of a pill bottle spilling white pills onto a wooden surface.
    medications

    Generic drugs from India tied to more ‘adverse events’

    New results show that all generic drugs are not equal, even though patients are often told that they are, researchers say.
  • A red and black velvet and stands on a white surface.
    pain

    Why this ant’s sting is one of the most painful

    A new study offers a glimpse into the evolutionary arms race between predators and prey and provides insights that may inform pain research.
  • A balloon shaped like the BitCoin logo is deflated on a purple background.
    money

    You should be wary of crypto influencer advice

    New research suggests you should be cautious in following crypto-influencers' investment advice. Most gains disappear within days.
  • Packages of pink ground beef at a supermarket.
    meat

    Meat production tied to animal-to-human disease outbreaks

    Intensive meat production may have contributed to a large increase in animal-to-human disease outbreaks occurring in Asian countries.
  • A police officer speaks into his radio while standing in front of a police car and houses.
    police officers

    Police on patrol spend more time in Black, Hispanic neighborhoods

    Police officers on patrol spend more time in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, a new study shows.
  • retro housewares on table
    money

    To get a deal on vintage items, use this trick

    For the best deals on vintage items, a study suggests finding a way to connect with the seller.
  • A piggy bank wearing heart-shaped glasses stands in front of a red background.
    marriage

    Do joint finances make marriages happier?

    Married couples who merge their finances may be happier and stay together longer, according to new research.
  • Two giant red glass ball holiday ornaments installed in the center of a shopping mall.
    consumers

    Early holiday sales are a win for shoppers and retailers

    Even before one holiday has passed, retailers stock for the next. Those early sales are actually good for shoppers, researchers find.
  • stacks of $100 bills on yellow
    money

    2017 law has failed to rein in CEO pay

    The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, an effort to curb CEO pay, was not effective, research finds.
  • polish currency
    economics

    Cash aid for refugees may cause inflation

    A team of economists has concerns about cash aid for refugees and the inflation that could result. Here's their proposed solution.
  • masked person in line holds hand to forehead
    COVID-19

    Survey: Unavailable COVID-19 testing may lead to risk-taking

    Lack of available COVID-19 testing may lead people to riskier behavior, a 2020 survey of more than 1,100 people in the United States found.
  • 1, 10 and 20 dollar bills
    money

    Expert: ARPA could better fight racial wealth inequality

    The American Rescue Plan Act could do more to tackle racial wealth inequality, argues professor Goldburn P. Maynard Jr.